WHITTIER – The Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation (WCAF) invites community members to join its ranks in 2009. The WCAF 2009 membership drive begins this week.

WCAF was founded in 1991 as a nonprofit organization and a fundraising arm dedicated to promoting and sustaining the arts in the city of Whittier.

Its mission is to advocate, promote, nurture and enrich the visual and performing arts experience.

All proceeds raised from the membership drive are used to provide support and finance art projects. More specifically, the money raised will directly benefit local children, youths and adults of Whittier.

Memberships are available for as low as $35. For information, call (562) 464-3360.